I want to share a verse with you that gives three simple commands that guide us as we live out our faith in Jesus on a daily basis. In Romans 12:9 the Apostle Paul reminds us,
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
Today, let your love be genuine. That means don’t pretend or put on a show. God wants us to show real and sincere love. What is that love? It’s a love that finds its source in God our maker. It’s a love displayed in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It’s a love that transforms lives. It’s a love that is meant to be passed on. God wants you to really love someone today and you are able to do that because He really loves you. Let the love of God fill your cup full, all the way to the brim. Then may that love ever so gently spill over into someone else’s life today because that’s what happens when our cup is full. We love sincerely from the heart. Who do you need to love today?
Also, abhor what is evil. We are called to take the same perspective on evil that God has. We are to abhor it. Don’t be indifferent about what is sinful and destructive. When we allow evil things to creep into our life, we give the devil a foothold. Sin is not just a bad decision, it’s something when fully grown that leads to death. God wants us to release, run from, and repent of the evil in this world. Is there something that needs changing in your life today?
Finally, hold fast to what is good. Hang in there with God and persevere. Sometimes it feels like doing it God’s way isn’t worth it. We may become weary of doing good. Tighten your grip today. Don’t give up on God. He didn’t give up on you. Faith is the glue that helps us to stick with it. Has your faith been fading lately? Open your Bible and let God strengthen it. Where do you need to keep holding fast?
May these three commands from God guide you today.
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” -Romans 12:9, ESV